be heard

Janet Elfers and Nicole Piasetzki

study sustainable social policy. During their studies, they learn how to research sociological phenomena and be heard on a topic.

Nicole Piasetzki (left): “During our studies we talked about the topic of guaranteed basic income and about the fact that many people do not accept this support even though they’re entitled to it. I spent my internship semester at the Family Benefits Office of the employment agency to find out why people intentionally or unintentionally live below the poverty line when they don‘t have to. A low-threshold discussion is important for this in order to reduce bureaucratic barriers and create clarity in the jungle of paragraphs.”

Janet Elfers: “During my practical semester at the Catholic Church, I will work with homeless women – an under-represented social group for whom there are hardly any options. Women who live on the streets have a harder time than men. Not only do they face hunger and cold in winter but also robbery, rape and prostitution. They are an invisible target group, and I want to make their voice heard.”